Old Sydney Society

The Old Sydney Society was established in 1966 to preserve St. Patrick’s Church, but over the years it has assumed much broader objectives. We are incorporated under the Societies Act of Nova Scotia as a not-for-profit volunteer organization and are a registered charity.
The Old Sydney Society owns and operates St. Patrick’s Church Museum; owns and operates the Sydney Museum, operates Cossit House for Nova Scotia Museum, and owns Jost House, which is operated by the Jost House Endowment Fund Inc.

Vision

The Old Sydney Society is a leading force in engaging the entire community in the appreciation of our heritage.

Mission

The Old Sydney Society collects and preserves our cultural and natural heritage and presents it in an accurate and vibrant way.

Established in 1966 and incorporated under the Societies Act of Nova Scotia, our objectives are:

To preserve and restore landmarks in and around Sydney
To highlight places of historical interest in and around Sydney
To publish information on local places of historical importance
To support and oversee the museums under jurisdiction of the Society
To stimulate interest in the history of Sydney.

The Old Sydney Society owns and operates St. Patrick’s Church Museum; owns and operates the Sydney Museum in the former Bank of Montreal building; operates Cossit House for Nova Scotia Museum; and co-operates with Jost House Foundation.

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With secure donation processing and automatic tax receipt, supporting the Old Sydney Society couldn’t be be easier. Your donation will help the Old Sydney Society continue its important work.

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